2,000 Pairs of Empty Shoes and Hundreds of Cleveland/Ohio Women Lobby for Women's Reproductive Rights Montefiore MeMory Care network Leaders in Providing excePtionaL MeMory care for your Loved one The Willensky Residence, A Montefiore Assisted Living Memory Care Community, O n Wednesday, May 6, a busload of Clevelanders left Beachwood Place at 8 a.m. to head to the Statehouse lawn in Columbus, Ohio, to participate in the NCJW/Cleveland's Lobby Day, in partnership with Planned Parenthood and other similarly-minded groups. At the event, 2,000 pairs of empty shoes were on the Ohio Statehouse lawn, representing the many who could not be there. NCJW and Planned Parenthood women told legislators “Don’t Step on Our Rights,” and protested two bills in the Ohio Statehouse which are carefully designed to strip a woman's right to have an abortion, as well as prevent low-income women from accessing preventive and prenatal medical care. Representative Teresa Fedor, who had an abortion while in the military, spoke to the group that had signs and made their voices heard by meeting with their representatives. The event, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland, was chaired by Roberta Herman and Cyndy Fellenbaum to bring awareness of the anti-choice legislation being presented by Ohio’s legislators. on our Beachwood campus, offers quality and compassionate care for individuals with dementia in a loving and safe environment. Our programming provides the stability of a routine while maximizing individuality. Specially-trained staff are on-site 24 hours a day. Some of our distinctive amenities High staff-to-resident ratio Assistance with bathing, grooming and dressing Housekeeping, laundry and linen change Activities to engage mind, body and spirit Innovative “life stations” centered on careers, hobbies & interests All rooms and suites include private bathroom and shower Private entrance and parking Toastmasters o you panic, get tongue-tied or break out in a sweat when you have to speak in front of a group? If so, then Toastmasters is for you. Toastmasters is an international organization, designed to help people overcome their fear of public speaking by practicing proven successful methods in a friendly setting. Its mission is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience that develops communication and leadership skills resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Transformative Toastmasters, a local club, meets every Tuesday evening, 6:30-8 p.m., inside Heights Christian Church, 17300 Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights. For more information, contact Janet Wasserman at japawa1@aol.com. D We help make this stage of life gentler and easier for residents and their families. New rooms filling up fast. Call today to schedule a tour. montefiorecare.org One David N. Myers Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 To learn more, contact Kristen Morelli, memory care program manager, at 216.910.2323 or e-mail kmorelli@montefiorecare.org. June 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 55